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Aggregato Rise-and-Fall Pendant Lamp
Aggregato Rise-and-Fall Pendant Lamp

Aggregato Rise-and-Fall Pendant Lamp

By Enzo Mari

Located in London, GB

Adjustable pendant lamp from the Aggregato lighting system, attributed to Enzo Mari and produced by

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Space Age Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Space Age Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp, 1970's

Space Age Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp, 1970's

Located in Lisboa, PT

This pendant lamp was designed and produced in Spain during the 1970's. It features a red acrylic

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s

Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg

Located in Forserum, SE

A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 530-008, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Steel

Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s
Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s

Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp 33087 Sweden 1950s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg

Located in Forserum, SE

A modernist rise-and-fall pendant lamp, model 33087, designed in the 1950s by Bertil Brisborg for

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Einar Bäckström mid-century rise and fall modernist pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s
Einar Bäckström mid-century rise and fall modernist pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s

Einar Bäckström mid-century rise and fall modernist pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s

By Einar Backstrom

Located in Forserum, SE

An extraordinary mid-century pendant lamp, produced by the renowned Swedish manufacturer Einar

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Green by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Green by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Green by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Green by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Green by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light, polished brass, green by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Black by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Black by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - polished brass - black by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, White by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, White by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, White by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - brushed brass - white by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - brushed brass - oxblood by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, White by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, White by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, White by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - polished brass - White by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Blue by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Blue by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Blue by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve Rise and fall pendant light - Polished brass - Blue by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Black by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Black by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Black by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Black by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Blue by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Blue by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Brushed Brass, Blue by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - Brushed brass - Blue by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x 11

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank
Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank

Revolve Rise and Fall Pendant Light, Polished Brass, Oxblood by Bert Frank

Located in Geneve, CH

Revolve rise and fall pendant light - polished brass - Oxblood by Bert Frank Dimensions: 30 x 35 x

Category

2010s British Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass, Steel

Italian Sputnik Chandelier in Brass, Teak and with Egg Rise and Fall
Italian Sputnik Chandelier in Brass, Teak and with Egg Rise and Fall

Italian Sputnik Chandelier in Brass, Teak and with Egg Rise and Fall

Located in Esbjerg, DK

patinated brass arms in place. The white 'Egg' has a suspension feature so that be lamp can easily be

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Vintage Herda Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Herda Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Herda Mushroom Pendant Lamp, 1970s

By Herda

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Plexiglass Herda Suspension Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Plexiglass Herda Suspension Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Plexiglass Herda Suspension Pendant Lamp, 1970s

By Herda

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Beige plexiglass Herda Pendant lamp. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

By Anvia

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall mechanism. The lamp

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stilux Milano Beige Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Stilux Milano Beige Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Stilux Milano Beige Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. The lamp requires one E27 (E26 in the US) lightbulb. The

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Mid Century Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s

Mid Century Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, 1970s

By Herda

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. Additional information: Materials: Metal, plastic

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional information

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Red Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Red Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Red Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

be pulled up and down with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp is made out of metal and has a

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Mid Century Hollywood Regency Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Vintage mid century Hollywood regency pendant lamp with clear shade and golden elements. The

Category

20th Century Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Plastic

Anvia Mid Century Space Age Brown Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Anvia Mid Century Space Age Brown Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Anvia Mid Century Space Age Brown Pendant Lamp, 1970s

By Anvia

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall mechanism. The lamp

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Brown Mid Century Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Brown Mid Century Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Brown Mid Century Anvia Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

By Anvia

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

and chrome parts. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise/fall mechanism. The lamp

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Beige Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970's
Vintage Beige Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970's

Vintage Beige Metal Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970's

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

pulled up and down with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp is made out of metal and has a plastic top

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Tronconi Pendant Lamp Space Age Light Fixture, 1970s
Vintage Tronconi Pendant Lamp Space Age Light Fixture, 1970s

Vintage Tronconi Pendant Lamp Space Age Light Fixture, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

magnificent, warm light. The height of the lamp can be easily adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Mid Century Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Mid Century Stilux Milano Space Age Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Oval Black Mid Century Metal Mid Century Pendant Lamp, 1970s
Oval Black Mid Century Metal Mid Century Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Oval Black Mid Century Metal Mid Century Pendant Lamp, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

and down with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp is made out of metal and has a plastic top and

Category

20th Century Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s

Vintage Lakro Amstelveen Pendant Light - Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s

By Lakro Amstelveen

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

/sparkle lacquer. The height of the lamp can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, Mid-Century Modern
Vintage Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, Mid-Century Modern

Vintage Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Herda, Mid-Century Modern

By Herda

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

light. The height can easily be adjusted with the rise-and-fall mechanism. The lamp requires one E27

Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Mid Century Plexiglass Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s
Mid Century Plexiglass Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s

Mid Century Plexiglass Space Age Mushroom Pendant Lamp by Dijkstra, 1970s

By Dijkstra

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Space age mushroom pendant lamp by Dijkstra with rise-and-fall mechanism. The mushroom shade is

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s
Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s

Mid Century Vintage Space Age Pendant Light Ceiling Lamp by Herda, 1970s

By Herda

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

copper-like colour. The height of the lamp can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. Additional

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Area 50 pendant by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s
Area 50 pendant by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s

Area 50 pendant by Mario Bellini for Artemide, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, Artemide

Located in Rotterdam, NL

suspension pendant with a rise and fall mechanism that allows for the height of the lamp to be easily

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Big Acrylic Glass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s
Big Acrylic Glass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s

Big Acrylic Glass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970s

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

Rare space age pendant lamp with rise-and-fall. The acrylic glass shade has a beige, mocca colour

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Dijkstra Flower Plexiglass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970's
Dijkstra Flower Plexiglass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970's

Dijkstra Flower Plexiglass Space Age Pendant Light, 1970's

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional information

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Ilo Suspension Lamp for Oluce
Ilo Suspension Lamp for Oluce

Ilo Suspension Lamp for Oluce

$1,500Sale Price / item|20% Off

Ilo Suspension Lamp for Oluce

By David Lopez Quincoces, Oluce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

second houses the long LED bulb. In the rise and fall version Ilo-467, the bar is re-proportioned and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Dijkstra Flower Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s
Mid Century Dijkstra Flower Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s

Mid Century Dijkstra Flower Space Age Hanging Lamp, 1970s

By Dijkstra

Located in ROTTERDAM, ZH

can be adjusted with the rise-and-fall system. The lamp requires one E27/26 lightbulb. Additional

Category

20th Century Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce
David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce

By David Lopez Quincoces, Oluce

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

: suspension lamp, rise and fall suspension lamp and wall light. All the models share the same elegant, slender

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce
David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce

By David Lopez Quincoces, Oluce

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

David Lopez Quincoces, has three variations: suspension lamp, rise and fall suspension lamp and wall

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce
David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce

David Lopez Quincoces Suspension Lamp 'Ilo' by Oluce

By Oluce, David Lopez Quincoces

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

David Lopez Quincoces, has three variations: suspension lamp, rise and fall suspension lamp and wall

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp in the Style of Guzzini
Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp in the Style of Guzzini

Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp in the Style of Guzzini

Located in Cape Town, ZA

adjusting the height of the shade, hence the reference to 'rise and fall'.

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Acrylic

Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp in the Style of Guzzini
Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp in the Style of Guzzini

Rise and Fall Pendant Lamp in the Style of Guzzini

Located in Cape Town, ZA

adjusting the height of the shade, hence the reference to 'rise and fall'. Smoke-grey tinted acrylic is

Category

Mid-20th Century South African Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wood, Plastic, Acrylic

1960s Italian rise-and-fall glass and aluminum three-light pendant lamp.
1960s Italian rise-and-fall glass and aluminum three-light pendant lamp.

1960s Italian rise-and-fall glass and aluminum three-light pendant lamp.

Located in Caprino Veronese, VR

Three-light rise-and-fall Murano glass pendant lamp from the 1960s, Italy. The upper part of the

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Brass rise and fall pendant model P295 by Lyfa, 1960s
Brass rise and fall pendant model P295 by Lyfa, 1960s

Brass rise and fall pendant model P295 by Lyfa, 1960s

By Lyfa

Located in HEILOO, NL

Brass rise and fall hanging lamp designed by Fritz Schlegel produced by Lyfa 1960s Model P295

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Rise and Fall Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, circa 1960

Rise and Fall Hanging Lamp by Gaetano Scolari for Stilnovo, circa 1960

By Gaetano Sciolari

Located in London, GB

, circa 1960 with a burgundy colored top shade and brass lower shade. Height adjustable with a rise and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Large Midcentury Pull Down Pendant Lamp Shade, Italy, circa 1970
Large Midcentury Pull Down Pendant Lamp Shade, Italy, circa 1970

Large Midcentury Pull Down Pendant Lamp Shade, Italy, circa 1970

Located in London, GB

Superb, large, rise and fall aluminium pendant lamp in brushed aluminium. Approximate 70cm in

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum

Brass Pendant by Sidse Werner, Holmegaard, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern Brass Lamp
Brass Pendant by Sidse Werner, Holmegaard, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern Brass Lamp

Brass Pendant by Sidse Werner, Holmegaard, 1970s, Scandinavian Modern Brass Lamp

By Sidse Werner, Holmegaard

Located in Frederiksberg, DK

warmth and coziness. It features the original black rise and fall suspension, which is able to the adjust

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Copper Pendant by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard, 1970s
Copper Pendant by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard, 1970s

Copper Pendant by Sidse Werner for Holmegaard, 1970s

By Holmegaard, Sidse Werner

Located in Brondby, Copenhagen

oozes warmth and coziness. It features the original black rise and fall suspension, which is able to the

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Aluminum, Copper

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Rise And Fall Pendant Lamp For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic rise and fall pendant lamp available at 1stDibs. Each rise and fall pendant lamp for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and steel. There are 9 variations of the antique or vintage rise and fall pendant lamp you’re looking for, while we also have 12 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer rise and fall pendant lamp, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A rise and fall pendant lamp, designed in the modern, mid-century modern or Arts and Crafts style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made rise and fall pendant lamp has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herda, David Lopez Quincoces and Oluce are consistently popular.

How Much is a Rise And Fall Pendant Lamp?

A rise and fall pendant lamp can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,873, while the lowest priced sells for $365 and the highest can go for as much as $2,846.

Finding the Right Chandeliers-pendant-lights for You

Chandeliers — simple in form, inspired by candelabras and originally made of wood or iron — first made an appearance in early churches. For those wealthy enough to afford them for their homes in the medieval period, a chandelier's suspended lights likely exuded imminent danger, as lit candles served as the light source for fixtures of the era. Things have thankfully changed since then, and antique chandeliers and pendant lights are popular in many interiors today.

While gas lighting during the late 18th century represented an upgrade for chandeliers — and gas lamps would long inspire Danish architect and pioneering modernist lighting designer Poul Henningsen — it would eventually be replaced with the familiar electric lighting of today.

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Chandeliers have evolved over time, but their classic elegance has remained unchanged.

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For midsize spaces, a wall light or sconce can pull the room together and get the lighting job done. Perforated steel rings underneath five bands of handspun aluminum support a rich diffusion of light within Alvar Aalto's Beehive pendant light, but if you’re looking to brighten a more modest room, perhaps a minimalist solution is what you’re after. The mid-century modern furniture designer Charlotte Perriand devised her CP-1 wall lamps in the 1960s, in which a repositioning of sheet-metal plates can redirect light as needed.

The versatility and variability of these lighting staples mean that, when it comes to finding something like the perfect chandelier, you’ll never be left hanging. From the natural world-inspired designs of the Art Nouveau era to the classic beauty of Paul Ferrante's fixtures, there is a style for every room.

With designs for pendant lights and chandeliers across eras, colors and materials, you’ll never run out of options to explore on 1stDibs — shop a collection today that includes antique Art Deco chandeliers, Stilnovo chandeliers, Baccarat chandeliers and more.